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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing the most with 最多 (zuìduō)

    Degree & Intensity
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Subject + 拥有 + 最多 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    最多 (zuìduō) is an adjective or adverb meaning "the most" in terms of quantity. It is formed from 最 (most) and 多 (many/much) and is used to indicate the highest number or amount among a group. It can modify nouns or appear as a predicate.

    Examples

    • 我们班他读的书最多。

      Wǒmen bān tā dú de shū zuì duō.

      He has read the most books in our class.

    • 这个月哪个城市下雨最多?

      Zhège yuè nǎge chéngshì xiàyǔ zuì duō?

      Which city had the most rain this month?

    • 在所有科目中,她数学花的时间最多。

      Zài suǒyǒu kēmù zhōng, tā shùxué huā de shíjiān zuì duō.

      Among all subjects, she spends the most time on math.